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Dating back to the late 1700s, the Viennese waltz is the oldest form of today’s ballroom dances, but don’t worry – you can master the basics in just 45 minutes!
When you arrive at the dance school, go straight into your lesson, learning the steps to the sounds of music by Joseph Lanner, Karl Michael Ziehrer and, of course, Johann Strauss, whose classical compositions helped make the Viennese waltz famous around Europe.
Your experienced dance instructor will teach you the pattern of steps and how to follow the beat, and then instruct you and your partner around the dance floor as you move to three-quarter time. In less than an hour, you’ll have newfound insight into a fun, memorable piece of Viennese culture.